Illinois Federation

For Right to Life

Daily News

Monday, May 19, 2008

Protest the Pill Day ‘08

 

Everyone should know the deadly consequences of the pill and similar contraceptive products: They cause chemical abortions. Therefore, American Life League, along with its Pro-Life Wisconsin and Pharmacists for Life International Associate groups, calls all pro-lifers across the country to speak out on Protest the Pill Day ‘08: The Pill Kills Babies, scheduled for the Griswold v. Connecticut anniversary of Saturday, June 7. We encourage you to gather with your friends for peaceful protests in front of facilities that distribute birth control products. Visit www.ThePillKills.com for up-to-date information on the event, educational materials about the pill and “Talking Points” to use while discussing the pill with others. In her daily blog, Judie Brown has provided excellent responses to several questions people have asked regarding the categorization of birth control pills as abortifacients.

 

If you plan on participating, make sure to educate yourself on this important issue. We’ve made things easy for you by making

 

signs available that say “THE PILL KILLS” on one side and list the “Talking Points” on the reverse. There are T-shirts available as well. You can help promote the event by joining the Facebook Event page and by posting banners on your MySpace or blog.

 

Planned Parenthood often promotes June 7 as a day of celebration because it can now sell birth control to young girls. American Life League crashed Planned Parenthood’s 2005 Pill Party. You can watch a video of the action online below...

During any discussion of the birth control pill, it is important to keep in mind that scientists have confirmed that at the moment the sperm and the egg join (fertilization), a new human being is created who is completely different from his/her mother.

The birth control pill works in three ways:

 

1. It can prevent the release of an egg from the ovary (ovulation). However, while using the pill, women can and do experience breakthrough ovulation, meaning that an egg is released from the ovary and is available to be fertilized by the sperm.

 

2. It also causes the cervical mucus to thicken, making it difficult for the sperm to reach the egg. It is possible, though, for the sperm to break through the mucus and to fertilize the egg.

 

3. It also changes the lining of the uterus. This makes it difficult, if not impossible, for the five- to seven-day-old baby to attach to the lining, where he/she would receive the nourishment needed to grow. If the baby does not successfully attach to the lining, he/she dies and is expelled from the body during menstruation. This process is known as a chemical abortion. The fact that it can occur as a result of taking birth control pills is why the pill is referred to as an abortifacient.

 

Source: Rock for Life

Source URL: http://www.rockforlife.org

The IFRL is the largest grassroots pro-life organization in Illinois. A non-profit organization, that serves as the state coordinating body for local pro-life chapters representing thousands of Illinois citizens working to restore respect for all human life in our society. The IFRL is composed of people of different political persuasions, various faiths and diverse economic, social and ethnic backgrounds. Since 1973 the Illinois Federation for Right to Life has been working to end abortion and restore legal protection to those members of the human family who are threatened by abortion, infanticide and euthanasia. Diverse though we are, we hold one common belief - that every human being has an inalienable right to life that is precious and must be protected. IFRL is dedicated to restoring the right to life to the unborn, and protection for the disabled and the elderly.   Click here to learn more about the IFRL.